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... this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x ASRock SLI_Bridge Cards • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card • 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional...
... this documentation, Chapter 1 and 2 contains the introduction of the BIOS setup. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x ASRock SLI_Bridge Cards • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card • 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional...
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...Caps - 115dB SNR DAC with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Purity SoundTM 2 - TI® NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier (Supports up to 600 Ohms headsets) -... Drive Technology - EMI Shielding Cover - resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2304) @ 24Hz • Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. Z97 Extreme9 Graphics Audio • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated...
...Caps - 115dB SNR DAC with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec) • Premium Blu-ray Audio support • Supports Surge Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection) • Supports Purity SoundTM 2 - TI® NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier (Supports up to 600 Ohms headsets) -... Drive Technology - EMI Shielding Cover - resolution up to 4K x 2K (4096x2304) @ 24Hz • Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. Z97 Extreme9 Graphics Audio • Intel® HD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs can be supported only with processors which are GPU integrated...
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... Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 2 x USB 3.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.0 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Switch with...Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust- Z97 Extreme9 • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen2 x2 (10 Gb/s) Connector • 1 x COM Port ...
... Connector • 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 2 x USB 3.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.0 ports) (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports ESD Protection (ASRock Full Spike Protection)) • 1 x Dr. Debug with LED • 1 x Power Switch with...Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up events • SMBIOS 2.3.1 Support • CPU, DRAM, PCH 1.05V, PCH 1.5V Voltage Multi-adjust- Z97 Extreme9 • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen2 x2 (10 Gb/s) Connector • 1 x COM Port ...
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.... Step 2 Connect the auxiliary power source to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Repeat this step on the slots. Make sure the ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card is firmly in place. Make sure that both power connectors on the PCI Express graphics card are properly seated on... the three graphics cards. Step 3 Align and insert the ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card to the PCI Express graphics card. ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card 31 3-Way SLI Bridge English Z97 Extreme9 2.9.2 Installing Three SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot...
.... Step 2 Connect the auxiliary power source to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Repeat this step on the slots. Make sure the ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card is firmly in place. Make sure that both power connectors on the PCI Express graphics card are properly seated on... the three graphics cards. Step 3 Align and insert the ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card to the PCI Express graphics card. ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card 31 3-Way SLI Bridge English Z97 Extreme9 2.9.2 Installing Three SLITM-Ready Graphics Cards Step 1 Insert one graphics card into PCIE1 slot...
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... Card Step 3 Align and insert an ASRock SLI Bridge Card to the goldfingers of the third and fourth graphics card. Please make sure that the cards are firmly in place. Step 2 Connect the auxiliary power source to the goldfingers of the first and second graphics card. Z97 Extreme9 2.9.3 Installing Four SLITM-Ready Graphics...
... Card Step 3 Align and insert an ASRock SLI Bridge Card to the goldfingers of the third and fourth graphics card. Please make sure that the cards are firmly in place. Step 2 Connect the auxiliary power source to the goldfingers of the first and second graphics card. Z97 Extreme9 2.9.3 Installing Four SLITM-Ready Graphics...
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Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want A-Tuning to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system. 51 English Z97 Extreme9 Settings Configure ASRock A-Tuning.
Click to select "Auto run at Windows Startup" if you want A-Tuning to be launched when you start up the Windows operating system. 51 English Z97 Extreme9 Settings Configure ASRock A-Tuning.
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... for your settings. If there are SSD's installed into your system, it is recommended to your hidden partition and click on the SSD. 53 English Z97 Extreme9 3. Enter Windows 8.1/8/7. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. The system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.3.2 Setup Guide...
... for your settings. If there are SSD's installed into your system, it is recommended to your hidden partition and click on the SSD. 53 English Z97 Extreme9 3. Enter Windows 8.1/8/7. Exit the Registry Editor window and restart the computer. 4. The system will discover the new device and install AHCI drivers automatically. 3.3.2 Setup Guide...
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Z97 Extreme9 3.6.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock APP Shop on Windows startup. 77 English
Z97 Extreme9 3.6.4 Setting In the "Setting" page, you can change the language, select the server location, and determine if you want to automatically run the ASRock APP Shop on Windows startup. 77 English
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... support Full HD resolution, then the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768 directly. Full HD UEFI When [Auto] is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. Z97 Extreme9 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD...
... support Full HD resolution, then the resolution will be set to 1024 x 768 directly. Full HD UEFI When [Auto] is a quick tutorial for ASRock's UEFI setup Utility. Z97 Extreme9 4.2 Main Screen When you enter the UEFI SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will be set to 1920 x 1080 if the monitor supports Full HD...
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... Select a server to the secondary flash ROM. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Z97 Extreme9 Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage...
... Select a server to the secondary flash ROM. Internet Flash ASRock Internet Flash downloads and updates the latest UEFI firmware version from our servers for Internet Flash. Network Configuration Use this function. Internet Setting Enable or disable sound effects in the setup utility. Z97 Extreme9 Instant Flash Save UEFI files in your USB storage...
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... 3151 6604 LV Wijchen The Netherlands Phone: +31-24-345-44-33 Fax: +31-24-345-44-38 ASRock America, Inc. 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710 U.S.A. Z97 Extreme9 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com/support/tsd.asp ASRock Incorporation 2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S.
... 3151 6604 LV Wijchen The Netherlands Phone: +31-24-345-44-33 Fax: +31-24-345-44-38 ASRock America, Inc. 13848 Magnolia Ave, Chino, CA91710 U.S.A. Z97 Extreme9 Contact Information If you need to contact ASRock or want to visit ASRock's website at http://www.asrock.com/support/tsd.asp ASRock Incorporation 2F., No.37, Sec. 2, Jhongyang S.
Quick Installation Guide
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... this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x ASRock SLI_Bridge Cards • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card • 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data...
... this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock's website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com. 1.1 Package Contents • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor) • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Quick Installation Guide • ASRock Z97 Extreme9 Support CD • 1 x I/O Panel Shield • 2 x ASRock SLI_Bridge Cards • 1 x ASRock SLI_Bridge_3S Card • 1 x ASRock 3-Way SLI Bridge Card • 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data...
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...PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE2/PCIE4/PCIE5: single at x8 (PCIE1) / x8 (PCIE2) / x16 (PCIE4); triple at x16 (PCIE1); Z97 Extreme9 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU • ATX Form Factor • High Density Glass Fabric PCB • Multiple Filter Cap (MFC) (Filter different noise by ...; Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking Chipset • Intel® Z97 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR3 3200+(...
...PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE2/PCIE4/PCIE5: single at x8 (PCIE1) / x8 (PCIE2) / x16 (PCIE4); triple at x16 (PCIE1); Z97 Extreme9 1.2 Specifications Platform CPU • ATX Form Factor • High Density Glass Fabric PCB • Multiple Filter Cap (MFC) (Filter different noise by ...; Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology • Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs • Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking Chipset • Intel® Z97 Memory • Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Technology • 4 x DDR3 DIMM Slots • Supports DDR3 3200+(...
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Z97 Extreme9 LAN • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • 1 x Giga PHY Intel® I218V, 1 x GigaLAN Intel® I211AT • Supports Intel® Remote Wake Technology (on Intel® I218V) (see CAUTION2) • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock...Microphone Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by Intel® Z97, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 13 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI, Hot Plug and ASRock HDD Saver Technology • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by ASMedia ...
Z97 Extreme9 LAN • Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s • 1 x Giga PHY Intel® I218V, 1 x GigaLAN Intel® I211AT • Supports Intel® Remote Wake Technology (on Intel® I218V) (see CAUTION2) • Supports Wake-On-LAN • Supports Lightning/ESD Protection (ASRock...Microphone Storage • 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by Intel® Z97, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology 13 and Intel Smart Response Technology), NCQ, AHCI, Hot Plug and ASRock HDD Saver Technology • 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by ASMedia ...
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You can use ASRock XFast RAM to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own ... required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock Cloud, please make sure you installed the LAN cable on Intel® I218V LAN port. (See P. 4, No. 4.) English 11 Z97 Extreme9 Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis...
You can use ASRock XFast RAM to limitation, the actual memory size may affect your system's stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your own ... required) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com Please realize that Windows® cannot use ASRock Cloud, please make sure you installed the LAN cable on Intel® I218V LAN port. (See P. 4, No. 4.) English 11 Z97 Extreme9 Hardware Monitor OS Certifications • CPU/Chassis temperature sensing • CPU/Chassis...
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... RBU-SNS8400S3/180GD For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 31 Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. Z97 Extreme9 E D NUT2 NUT1 Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place.
... RBU-SNS8400S3/180GD For the latest updates of M.2_SSD (NFGG) module support list, please visit our website for details: http://www.asrock.com English 31 Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module. Z97 Extreme9 E D NUT2 NUT1 Step 6 Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place.